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Failure doesn’t exist in this world. I try, I fail, I learn, I try again, I succeed. See that at the end? The Success? Well then, it’s very simple isn’t it? Seeing failure instead of success is all a matter of timing. If you realize that it is part of the process towards success, then…

Millionaire, Billionaire, Solutionaire. We have monetary related “aire” titles and I thought a good word to create would be a “solutionaire.” The definition of the first two is basically someone who has a million or a billion dollars, or relative value of other property. It’s about having. However, the definition of this new word isn’t…

#9 (’91-’99) Home Improvement: I loved the construction equipment noises and the “Hhhhuuuuh?????” ————————- #8 (’91-’98) Step-By-Step: The build up whilst climbing the roller-coaster always got to me. ————————- #7 (’89-’98) Seinfeld: Not really a theme song but gotta love the distinctive bass-synthesizer picking in between scenes. ————————- #6 (’89-’93) Saved By The Bell: If only a…

In no particular order: When they’re around, I can’t work or be productive in any way. When they leave I’m suddenly confronted with what a cold, dark place the world is. I get a sudden urge to buy a Jeep and move to the Adirondacks. And build a log cabin. And drink Natty Ice. And…

First off, this video is top-notch. An excellently produced and narrated piece. It did a swell job of visualizing complex ideas. Three cheers to them, but… I like to ask questions not being asked: Is my definition of fair, well… is my definition fair? Where does happiness reside on this scale? How are the bottom…

His point is very clear to me: it is WORK to write succinctly. I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead – Mark Twain Cut the fluff. Think hard about what you’re trying to get across and stick to it. Get. To. The. Point. Quickly. Please. Thank…

I like to keep score. There, I said it. Not just with games (I generally dislike games with subjective scoring methods by the way) but with regular life. And not just against others, but in more general terms I ask myself how I’m doing with something. “Am I doing a good job? Am I working…

The heck I should! You’ve seen those lists before too, right? “100 things to do before you die, 25 exercises you should try today, the top-50 places to visit on your next long weekend, etc etc…” Now, they can be motivating can’t they? If you’re at all like me you see those lists and your…

Most of us spend too much money. Basic economics states that if spending exceeds income, the OUTcome will be somewhere between completely miserable and total $^@& chaos. Confucius say, He who will not economize will have to agonize. Listen to the advice of one of my favorite people, my Uncle Jim. Raised on a chicken farm…

So I think it went like this (Thanks Howard) A while back when the Hunchback from Notre Dame passed away, RIP, they needed to find a new bell-ringer for the tower. They held interviews and narrowed it down to a few qualified candidates, one of which – crazy enough – actually had no arms. (wow…

Scenario 1: A person complains about _____ modern technology, whilst using another modern technology. “Ya know these smart phones are actually making us all dumb and lazy. People used to have to open books and write letters to get information” they say while on their laptop computer, with the cable-TV on, in their air-conditioned home.…

In-the-wall garbage cans. They are too small and always have stuff hanging out of them. Tiny movie-theater receipts. I want to avoid the awkward passing back and forth with the sophomore guarding the entrance. He rips the others and gives me this one back. No thanks I’m all set with that. Tim Horton’s coffee cup…